Effect of Modified Poco-Poco Exercise to Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Elderly

Effect of Modified Poco-Poco Exercise to Tongue Strength, Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Elderly

Subjects with sarcopenia will get a modified poco-poco exercise program was assessed for tongue strength, cognitive function, and quality of life

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 60 years old or above
• Have sarcopenia (based on AWGSOP 2019 criteria)
• MoCA INA score 18 - 25
• Tongue strength < 35 kPa

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hearing impairment/loss hindering participants to receive verbal instructions
• Vision impairment/loss hindering participants to receive instructions
• Musculoskeletal impairment hindering participants to do exercise
• Participants have been involved in other exercise program
• Severe joint diseases
• Severe cardiovascular disease diagnosed by Cardiologist Previous dysphagia oropharyngeal caused by anatomical and or neuromuscular diseases
• Front dental loss